About AAOP
Asian American Organizing Project is a non-partisan organization led by and for young Asian Minnesotans in the Twin Cities. Through our grassroots organizing efforts and programming, we aim to develop young Asian community leaders to resist oppression and co-create a more just future for their families, schools, communities, and cities.
Purpose of Position
Members of the board of directors are trustees who act on behalf of an organization’s constituents, including service recipients, funders, members, the government and taxpayers.
Responsibilities
- Attend board and committee meetings and occasional functions, such as special events
- Review agenda and supporting materials prior to board and committee meetings
- Serve on committees and work collaboratively with other board members on special assignments
- Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing financial resources and partnerships by leveraging connections and networks necessary for the organization to advance its mission
- Suggest possible nominees to the board who can contribute to the work of the board and the organization
- Keep up-to-date on developments in the organization’s field
- Assist the board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities with guidance from staff and board Treasurer, such as reviewing the organization’s annual financial statements
Qualifications
- No experience necessary! We ask for a commitment to and willingness to learn about AAOP’s beneficiaries and mission
- Written and oral communication skills and interest in public speaking
- Personal qualities of leadership, integrity, credibility, and a passion for improving the lives of AAOP’s beneficiaries
- Fundraising and legal skills preferred, but not required
Work Environment
Most meetings are virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic with some in-person programming.
Time Commitment
AAOP’s board of directors is a working board and meets on a monthly basis. A board member can expect to spend approximately 5-10 hours a month (including regularly scheduled board meetings) on action items, committee meetings, trainings or any other task assigned by the board. The time commitment is subject to change given the organization’s needs.
Term
Each AAOP board member serves a two-year term barring resignation or removal. Any board member can resign prior to reaching the end of their term by submitting a letter of resignation to the board Chair and Executive Director. The board reserves the right to remove any member who violates the organization’s bylaws or neglects any of the responsibilities outlined below. This is an unpaid volunteer position.
To apply, please complete the application at bit.ly/aaopbod. For questions, contact us at boardofdirectors@aaopmn.org. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. Want to meet a board member, learn more and ask questions before joining? Feel free to connect with us at boardofdirectors@aaopmn.org. We’d love to meet you!
AAOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. We strongly encourage persons who are Asian & Pacific Islanders, queer and/or trans, women of color, and/or with disabilities to apply for the position.
